Abdellah Ouazane, the MVP of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations
Abdellah Ouazane is a name to remember. He was one of the key figures in Morocco's first U17 Africa Cup of Nations title.
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Abdellah Ouazane has all the tools to become a top player. Despite his carefree attitude and young age, he already shows real maturity in his game. Calm, intelligent in his positioning and blessed with outstanding vision, the former Netherlands U15 international lit up the U17 Africa Cup of Nations with his talent.
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Trained at AVV Zeeburgia and Ajax Amsterdam
Ouazane was born on 15 January 2009 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to Moroccan parents. It was in that country that he first started kicking a ball and learned the fundamentals of football. He began his development at AVV Zeeburgia before finishing it at Ajax Amsterdam. Since then, the Moroccan gem has done nothing but showcase his many qualities.
Sparkling with Ajax Amsterdam's U17s
Abdellah Ouazane plays for Ajax Amsterdam's U17 side. He is among the young players the club's board are counting on in the years ahead. An attacking midfielder by trade, he is a joy to watch. Unsurprisingly, he repeated those same performances in Morocco colours at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
With Ajax's U17s, the young Moroccan impresses with his style of play. He has technical ease and a knack for dribbling. He is also efficient in his decision-making and sometimes decisive. This season, the 16-year-old has scored one goal and provided one assist in 11 appearances for Ajax U17.
Already on the radar of Europe's big clubs
Ouazane's fine displays for Ajax's U17s have echoed across Europe. Well before the start of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, the Moroccan jewel was reported to be on the radar of Manchester City, AC Milan and PSG. According to information from Africafoot, the Dutch club do not want to lose their prized asset and are considering getting him to sign his first professional contract.
After his virtuoso showing at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, the Moroccan will have several European clubs on his trail. The next summer transfer window will be a pivotal one for the player and Ajax Amsterdam. The young Lion could decide to take on a new challenge and make his professional debut. As for the Dutch club, they must convince their prized asset to stay and offer him first-team game time.